Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Graduates

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
December 13, 2017

Fourteen students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other six students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear during commencement. If you would like to read more about these amazing graduates, click here.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
April 28, 2017

Forty-one students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 23 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear during commencement. If you would like to read more about these amazing graduates, click here.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
December 9, 2016

Seven students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 16 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear during commencement. If you would like to read more about these amazing graduates, click here.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
April 22, 2016

Thirty-seven students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 34 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear during commencement. If you would like to read more about these amazing graduates, click here.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
December 11, 2015

Twelve students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 10 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear during commencement. If you would like to learn more about these amazing graduates, click here.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
April 24, 2015

Twenty-six students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 33 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear during commencement. If you would like to read more about these amazing graduates, click here.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
December 12, 2014

Twelve students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 19 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear during commencement. If you would like to read more about these amazing graduates, click here.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
April 25, 2014

Thirty-five students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 38 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear during commencement. If you would like to read more about these amazing graduates, click here.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
December 13, 2013

Eight students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 15 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear during commencement. If you would like to read more about these amazing graduates, click here.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
April 26, 2013

Thirty-six students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 34 students graduated with one, two or three edges. For the first time, Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear during commencement.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
December 14, 2012

Ten students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 12 students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
Friday, April 27, 2012

Twenty-nine students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 43 students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
December 9, 2011

Five students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 23 students graduated with one, two or three edges:

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
April 22, 2011

Twenty-one students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 52 students graduated with one, two or three edges:

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
December 3, 2010

Three students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 12 students graduated with one, two or three edges.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
April 23, 2010

Thirteen students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 23 students graduated with one, two or three edges.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
December 4, 2009

Fourteen students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges. The other 13 students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
April 24, 2009

Twenty-one students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges. The other 21 students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
December 2008

Five students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges. The other nine students graduated with two or three edges.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
April 2008

Nineteen students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges. The other 14 students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

Superior Edge Graduation Reception
December 2007

Two students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges. The four other students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

Superior Edge Students Recognized at the
Leadership Recognition Banquet
April 2007

Fifteen students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges. The other 10 students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

Superior Edge Students Recognized at the
2006 Leadership Recognition Banquet

Three NMU students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges. Another three completed at least two edges.